Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,452 when living on campus and $30,126 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,689 when living on campus and $43,363 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Western Colorado University | $11,083 | $23,683 | $1,350 | $13,718 | $17,955 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,707 | $16,947 | $1,460 | - | $21,105 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,896 | $33,751 | $1,200 | $18,343 | $17,416 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,430 | $41,943 | $1,200 | $20,054 | $18,574 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $9,712 | $20,492 | $1,400 | $17,078 | $18,300 |
| Colorado State University Global | - | $8,400 | $521 | - | $14,480 |
| Average | $10,966 | $24,203 | $1,189 | $17,298 | $17,972 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,966 for in-state students and $24,203 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,943 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,813 | $22,837 | $11,083 | $23,683 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $4,471 | $16,135 | $4,707 | $16,947 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $12,559 | $32,517 | $12,896 | $33,751 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $12,590 | $38,962 | $16,430 | $41,943 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,380 | $22,332 | $9,712 | $20,492 |
| Colorado State University Global | $8,400 | $8,400 | - | $8,400 |
| Average | $10,202 | $23,531 | $10,966 | $24,203 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,289 for state residents and $21,997 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Colorado Boulder requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,407 and Colorado State University Global has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Western Colorado University | $15,550 | $16,050 | - | $15,550 |
| Red Rocks Community College | $10,939 | $12,901 | $10,979 | $13,553 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $13,490 | $29,220 | $13,584 | $29,786 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,804 | $36,570 | $17,462 | $38,020 |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $14,560 | $28,330 | $15,131 | $26,072 |
| Colorado State University Global | $9,000 | $9,000 | - | $9,000 |
| Average | $13,391 | $22,012 | $14,289 | $21,997 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,298 when a student lives on campus and $17,972 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Western Colorado University | $10,442 | $3,276 | $14,679 | $3,276 | - |
| Red Rocks Community College | - | - | $14,679 | $6,426 | - |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $15,606 | $2,737 | $14,679 | $2,737 | - |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $16,950 | $3,104 | $15,470 | $3,104 | - |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | $12,278 | $4,800 | $13,500 | $4,800 | - |
| Colorado State University Global | - | - | $13,048 | $1,432 | - |
| Average | $13,819 | $3,479 | $14,343 | $3,629 | - |